CDL Trucking Jobs in California
Browse Class A driver jobs in California. Port, regional, and OTR opportunities for Class A and Class B drivers statewide.
Driving work in California
California is the top freight state in the nation, anchored by the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles — the two busiest container ports in the Western Hemisphere. The Central Valley produces a huge share of the country's fruits, vegetables, and nuts, generating constant demand for refrigerated and agricultural haulers. The I-5 corridor connects the Mexican border to Oregon, while I-10, I-15, and I-99 link inland distribution centers to coastal ports and beyond. California's strict CARB emissions compliance rules mean carriers operating here often run newer, cleaner equipment, which can translate to better-maintained trucks for drivers.
Routes and freight to compare
CDL drivers in California can find port drayage positions at Long Beach and LA, reefer and ag-hauling routes through the Central Valley, dry van and intermodal runs on I-5, and last-mile delivery work in the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego metros. Tanker positions are available for fuel distribution and ag-chemical transport. Drivers with hazmat or doubles/triples endorsements are especially in demand. Regional routes covering California, Arizona, and Nevada offer weekly home time, while local drayage positions provide daily home time. Owner operators should be aware of CARB compliance requirements, but compliant trucks command premium rates in this market.
How to use this directory
CDL Jobs Center helps you navigate California's unique trucking landscape. Filter by port drayage, ag transport, regional, or local positions and see which listings require CARB-compliant equipment. Every listing includes pay information, route details, and endorsement requirements so you can find the right fit whether you are pulling containers off the docks or running produce loads out of Fresno.
California CDL job market snapshot
This snapshot uses active public listings from approved carriers. It changes as companies post or pause jobs and is separate from BLS wage data, which measures earned employee wages rather than advertised offers.
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California CDL driver pay benchmark
The latest available BLS May 2025 estimate for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in California is a mean wage of $62,020 per year ($29.82 per hour), with a median annual wage of $60,230. This is a cross-industry employee wage benchmark, not a promise about any listing below; compare the written pay, home time, and benefits for each carrier.
- Mean annual wage
- $62,020
- Mean hourly wage
- $29.82
- Median annual wage
- $60,230
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Current CDL jobs in California
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